Enduring Veterinary Legacy

Part II: The Growth of Clinical Medicine (1950 - 1974)

The golden age of veterinary medicine spawns rapid growth in veterinary practice. Veterinary public health emerges as a important discipline in response to heightened awareness of zoonotic diseases.

Returning veterans flood American colleges during the second half of the 1940s and pursue a wide range of professional activities. Small animal practices grow rapidly despite the fact that the curricula of veterinary still emphasize instruction relating to large animal species.